Social Work MSW Navigator

Southfield, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 05-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Scope of Work:

The Social Work Navigator assesses each patients needs and develops an appropriate care plan. This position applies evidence-based practices to support individuals facing mental health challenges. Serving as a link between acute care and community agencies the Social Work Navigator oversees a caseload of patients provides therapeutic interventions and manages psychological care for this population. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary team members in both acute and community environments to help patients and families navigate the process of securing mental health services. Interventions may include outpatient psychiatrist appointments supporting medication adherence facilitating referrals identifying care goals coordinating access to crisis centers and working with community mental health and local mental health providers to promote safe transitions.

Support patients and families in navigating behavioral health services and resources across acute and community settings using in-person electronic and telephonic communication to bridge care gaps.
Conducts comprehensive assessments to determine health requirements care preferences and social determinants providing navigational support to facilitate appropriate care solutions.
Utilize clinical interviewing skills to elicit patient information and determine appropriate interventions.
Accurately completes and maintains clinical documentation in the electronic medical record reflecting assessments care plans and transition needs.
Provides consultation and resources to members of the healthcare team on behavioral health placement options and care coordination strategies.
Serve as a liaison between patients families healthcare providers and external agencies to ensure continuity and clarity of care delivery.
Deliver short-term therapeutic assistance suited to the specific setting and location.
Stay informed on current community resources behavioral health regulations and participate in relevant committees or initiatives that support role development internally and externally.

Qualifications

Required Masters Degree Social Work

3 years of relevant experience in health care following completion of a Masters Degree in Social Work with a focus on care management preferred. Required
Experience in individual family assessment crisis intervention grief and loss counseling and discharge planning. Preferred

Master Social Worker (MSW-Master) - State of Michigan Upon Hire required

How Corewell Health cares for you

Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status

Primary Location

SITE - Corewell Health Southfield Center - 26901 Beaumont Blvd

Department Name

Care Coordination - Emergency - CH East

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

Hours of Work

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days Worked

Monday to Friday

Weekend Frequency

N/A

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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.

Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.

An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.

You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.

Scope of Work: The Social Work Navigator assesses each patients needs and develops an appropriate care plan. This position applies evidence-based practices to support individuals facing mental health challenges. Serving as a link between acute care and community agencies the Social Work Navigator ov...